Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: How to Connect to Any Android Device

Quick summary: On a regular Android phone or tablet (I used a Motorola Signature), the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro connect through the Galaxy Wearable app. Unlike an iPhone, you can update them and control nearly all of their features.

Step by step

1. Install Galaxy Wearable: open the Google Play Store, search for Galaxy Wearable, install it, open it and tap Start.
2. Put the buds in pairing mode: open the case and press and hold the button on the back until the light blinks red, green and blue.
3. Connect: the app finds Buds4 Pro. Tap Connect, allow access to contacts, then tap Pair.
4. Install the plugin: the app asks to install the Galaxy Buds software that controls the earbuds. Tap OK, then Install. The buds are already connected at this point.
5. Sign in: sign in to your Samsung account (or create one from here).
6. Agree and allow: accept the user agreement and privacy notice (I’m fine with automatic updates), then allow all the permissions. There are a lot of them.
7. Gestures: it shows you the gesture controls, then says you’re all set.

What you get on Android

• Software updates for the buds
• Control of most features from the app
• Auto switch to ambient sound based on voice detection or sirens
• Advanced features, like reading notifications
• In-ear detection and Find my earbuds

They’re great earbuds. They sound really good, have tons of features and look great.

Get them

• Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at Walmart
• Galaxy Buds 4 Pro from Samsung